Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika had blasted activist Okiya Omtatah following claims that she's among legislators holding dual citizenship.

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While the constitution allows Kenyans to have dual citizenship, the law has been unkind to state officers, with their loyalty and patriotism put into test.

In a Facebook post, Ms Kimani insisted that she only holds Kenyan citizenship, accusing Omtatah of unfairly dragging her name by listing her.

"Did I read somewhere that am being accused of holding Dual Citizenship? For the record; I only hold Kenyan citizenship . But it’s ok to let the busy bodies earn their daily bread. These streets are rough. Peace," she said.

Ms Kimani, a former Nakuru County Assembly Speaker, is a daughter to former Nakuru Town MP Kihika Kimani, who dominated politics in 80s and 90s.

In his letter to Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and posted on his Twitter account, Omtatah wants the commission to probe the legislators as it is against the Kenya's constitution for anybody with a foreign citizenship to hold any state office. 

Four MPs from North Eastern region are said to be having Somali citizenship and they include; Adan Bare Duale (Garissa), Adan Haji Ali (Mandera South), Mohammed Dahir Duale (Dadaab) and Lagdera's MP Mohammed Garane. 

Kamukunji lawmaker Yusuf Hassan Abdi and his Marsabit counterpart Safia Sheikh Abdi are said to be holding United Kingdom nationalities while Naivasha's Jane Kihara is allegedly registered as US Citizen.

In the Senate, Narok Senator Ledama Olekina and his Nakuru counterpart Susan Kihika are registered as United States' citizens. 

Omtatah who further requested EACC to disclose their findings within 15 days said that it is important for the lawmakers to adhere to the laws they expected the diplomats to adhere to. 

"In the spirit of adhering to the rule of law and applying the law consistently and equally to all, it’s of overwhelming national importance and public interest that our legislators submit themselves to the same standards they have set for diplomats,” reads part of Omtatah’s letter.